Shade-roller bracket.



RATER-TRD JAN; 22, 1907. A. H. PLRMIN'G. SHADE ROLLER BRACKET. APPLICATION FILED JUNB28,1I906.

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A TTQRNE Ys UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ALLISON H. FLEMING, LOF FAIRMONT, WEST VIRGINIA.

SHADE-ROLLER BRACKET.

Speccaton of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 22, 1907.

Application filed .Tune 28,1906. Serial No, 323.772-

following is a specification.

This invention relates to Window-shade brackets and its object is to provide a bracket of this character which is adjustable to shades and windows of different sizes and which has novel means for fastening it to the window-casing without the necessity of employing screws, nails, or other similar devices.

With the above and other objects in view the invention consists of oppositely-extending overlapping strips which are adjustably connected and each of which terminates at its outer end in a guide-lug on which is slidably mounted a bracket having means for binding it in adjusted position. Prongs are slidably mounted upon the endY portions of these strips and have kmeans for projecting them into engagement with the windowcasing. The brackets are adapted to be en- -gaged by the shade-roller and may be disposed either between the sides of the windowcasing or beyond said sides. With the latter arrangement brackets may be utilized for supporting a curtain-pole.

The invention alsoconsists of certain other novel features of construction and combinations of parts which will be hereinafter more fully described, and pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings is shown the preferred form ofthe invention.

In said drawings, Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the invention applied to a window-casing. Fig. 2 is a plan view ofa ortion thereof. Fig. 3 is a view similar to ig. 2, but showing a modification in which the curtain-pole bracket is dispensedwith;

' and Fig. 4 is a section showing the fastening means in elevation.

Referring to the figures by characters of reference, 1 l are similar overlapping strips having sleeves 2 at their innerl ends, the sleeve of each strip constituting a guide for the other strip and one of said sleeves having a set-screw 3, whereby the two strips can be bound together in adjusted position. As both'strips are of similar construction, a detailed description of one will suffice for both. The outer end of the strip is bent forward to form a supporting-arm 4, and a T-shapedv lug 5 is formed upon the end of this arm. Openings 6 are formed within the arm 4, and

lslidably mounted within them are prongs 7,

extending from a slide 8. 'This slide is overlapped by a lever 9, fulcrumed, as at 10, to

the strip 1 and pivotally connected, as at 11,V

to the slide 8. Obviously by swinging the lever 9 the slideY canbe slid in either direction so as to project the prongs through the arm 4 or retract them thereinto. The movement of the lever in one drection is limited by the contact of the slide S with arm 4 and in the opposite direction by contact with a set-screw 12. This screw engages the strip 1 and projects through a slot 13, formed longitudinally in the base 14 of a bracket. This base bears upon the end of the arm 4', and the lug 5 projects into the slot 13 and constitutes a guide for the bracket-base. The bracket 15 extends outward from one end of the base 14, and the other end of said base is bent inward to form a foot 16, which contacts with strip 1 and coperates with the arm 4 to hold the base out of contact with the lever and the parts connected thereto. The brackets 15, connected to the two strips 1, are hooked so as to support a curtain-pole. A longitudinally-slotted plate 17 is arranged upon each base 14, and the screw 12 and lug 5 eXtend through the slot in this plate, said screw serving to bind each plate in adjusted position. An arm 18 extends forward from the plate 17. `The arms ofthe two plates 17 serve to support a shade-roller.

In fastening the herein-described device to a window-casing the strips 1 are adjusted longitudinally, so that the ends thereof will lit against the sides of the window-casing. The levers 9 are then swung sol as to push the prongs 7 into the casing, and thereby fasten the strips in place'. The bases 14 may be adjusted so as to bring the brackets 15 at desired distances apart, and the arms 18 can also be adjusted to fit a shade-roller. The parts can then be tightened in adjusted position by means of the screws 12. Where the brackets 15 are used, it is of course necessary for said brackets to project over the front faces of the window-casing; but where it is impossible to extend the brackets over the casing, as shown in Figs.` 1 and 2, it will be necessary to dispense with them, as shown in Fig. 3, and dispose the arms 18 between the sides of the casing.

The preferred form of the invention has IOO ,TIO

been set forth in the foregoing description; but I do not limit myself thereto, as I am aware that modifications may be made therein Without departing from the spirit or sacrificing the advantages thereof, and I therefore reserve the right to make such changes as fairly fall Within the scope of the claims.

What is claimed is* 1. A device of the character described comprising adjustablyconnected strips, arms extending therefrom, guide-lugs upon the arms, brackets, longitudinally-slotted bases integral therewith, and bearing on the arms and strips, said lugs extending into the slots, means for adjustably securing the l bases upon the strips, and means movably mounted upon the strips and Within the arms for engaging a casing.

2, The combination With longitudinallyadjustable strips, arms extending therefrom, and brackets adjustably carried by the arms and strips; of a slide upon each strip, prongs extending therefrom and through the arms, and means for actuating the slides.

3. The combination With longitudinallyadjustable strips, arms extending therefrom. and brackets adjustably carried by the arms and strips; of a slide upon each strip, prongs extending therefrom and through the arms, and a lever for actuating the slides.

4. In a device of the character described the combination with longitudinally-adjustable strips, arms extending therefrom, and guide-lugs upon the arms; of a base slidably mounted on each arm and strip and engaged by the lug on the arm, a bracket carried by said base, a slotted plate movably mounted on the base and lug, a shade-roller-supporting arm extending from the plate, means for clamping the plates and bases upon the strips and arms, and means for fastening the strips to a casing. y

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own I have hereto affixed my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

ALLISON II. FLEMING.

Witnesses:

E. HUME TALBERT, C. E. DoYLE. 

